Greg, great job, you are very lucky. I have heard some not so good experiences with people looking for help from CO SP when trying to restore one of their old cars. Like with most agencies, I guess its who you actually end up communicating with.
I had an original 76 Plymouth Gran Fury that served with the Virginia State Police. The car actually still had the Trooper's name and Unit number on a Dyno-label on the glove box door when I got the car in 2008. I did try to track him down but unfortunately, he had passed. Other retired VA Troopers who I did talk with were very helpful though.